Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
capitatus
ID:
632524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 14: 607 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631856

Common Names

  • Asparagus Capitatus
  • Capitatus Asparagus
  • Asparagus of Capitatus

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Synonyms

  • Protasparagus capitatus (Baker) Kamble [unknown]

Description

Asparagus capitatus (also called 'Bridal Creeper', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in moist, open, and often shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asparagus capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asparagus capitatus sub. gracilis (Royle ex Baker) Browicz
Asparagus capitatus sub. capitatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asparagus capitatus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asparagus capitatus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Asparagus capitatus

Asparagus capitatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Asparagus capitatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asparagus capitatus?

Asparagus capitatus

What is the natural habitat of Asparagus capitatus?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What is the growth habit of Asparagus capitatus?

It is an evergreen, climbing shrub.

Species in the Asparagus genus

Asparagus acicularis, Asparagus acocksii, Asparagus acutifolius, Asparagus adscendens, Asparagus aethiopicus, Asparagus africanus, Asparagus aggregatus, Asparagus albus, Asparagus alopecurus, Asparagus altiscandens, Asparagus altissimus, Asparagus angulofractus, Asparagus angusticladus, Asparagus aphyllus, Asparagus arborescens, Asparagus asiaticus, Asparagus asiaticus, Asparagus asparagoides, Asparagus aspergillus, Asparagus baumii, Asparagus bayeri, Asparagus benguellensis, Asparagus bequaertii, Asparagus biflorus, Asparagus botschantzevii, Asparagus brachyphyllus, Asparagus breslerianus, Asparagus buchananii, Asparagus bucharicus, Asparagus burchellii, Asparagus burjaticus, Asparagus calcicola, Asparagus capensis, Asparagus capitatus, Asparagus clareae, Asparagus cochinchinensis, Asparagus coddii, Asparagus concinnus, Asparagus confertus, Asparagus coodei, Asparagus crassicladus, Asparagus curillus, Asparagus davuricus, Asparagus declinatus, Asparagus deflexus, Asparagus densiflorus, Asparagus denudatus, Asparagus devenishii, Asparagus divaricatus, Asparagus drepanophyllus,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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